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Passport photo rules · Glasses
Can I wear glasses in a passport photo?
No. Since 2016 the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada, Australia, India and Japan ban eyeglasses in passport photos. Frames and lens reflections break biometric facial recognition under ICAO 9303. Only a signed medical exemption lets you keep them on — and even then, no glare and no frame covering the eyes.
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Country-by-country glasses rules
United States
Banned since November 2016. Medical exemption requires a signed doctor's statement.
United Kingdom
Banned. No exceptions except medical, and no tinted lenses ever.
EU / Schengen
Banned by ICAO 9303. Applies to all 27 Schengen countries.
Canada, Australia, India
All banned since 2016–2018. Documented medical reason only.
If a medical exemption applies
FramesThin, must not cover the eyes
LensesClear, no tint
ReflectionsZero glare on lenses
DocumentationSigned doctor's statement
SunglassesNever allowed
Contact lensesClear contacts are fine
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Frequently asked questions
Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?+
No. Since November 1, 2016 the US Department of State no longer accepts photos with eyeglasses, except with a signed medical statement from a doctor.
Can I wear glasses in a UK passport photo?+
No. HM Passport Office does not accept photos with glasses, sunglasses or tinted lenses. Medical exemptions require documentation.
Can I wear glasses in an EU / Schengen passport photo?+
No. All Schengen countries follow ICAO 9303 which bans eyeglasses in biometric photos. Frames and reflections interfere with facial recognition.
What about prescription glasses I need to wear daily?+
You still have to remove them for the photo. If you cannot for medical reasons, attach a signed doctor's statement to your application — but the frames must never cover the eyes and there must be zero reflection on the lenses.
Can I wear contact lenses?+
Yes. Clear contact lenses are allowed in every country. Coloured contact lenses that change the natural iris colour are not recommended and may be rejected.
Does IDReady.ai remove glasses automatically?+
Yes. Our AI (Gemini + Flux pipeline) detects frames and reflections and removes them from the final photo, keeping the natural face shape and eye colour intact.
